BIO: Hubert Washington FLUKE, Blair County, PA

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Donehoo, George P., Editor-in-Chief.  Pennsylvania, A History, 
Vol. 3, Biography.  New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., Inc., 
1926, page 143.
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  HUBERT WASHINGTON FLUKE - With the same qualities of industry and 
enterprise that J. B. Fluke had invariable shown in the direction of the 
former business interests of the firm J. B. Fluke & Sons, Hubert Washington 
Fluke in his present official capacity with the Fluke Company, Incorporated, 
continues with increasing value to the industrial community, the lumber 
business that is already a landmark in the general progress of Altoona.  Mr. 
Fluke, who made proof of his active patriotism during the World War, is one 
of the foremost citizens of Altoona, and as an organizer and counsellor in 
business interests his advice and direction are held in high esteem.  He is 
the son of J. B. and Luverna S. Fluke (see preceding sketch).
  Hubert Washington Fluke was born February 22, 1897, at Yellow Creek, and 
he attended the public schools at Altoona, graduating at the high school in 
1915.  Upon the death of his father, in 1916, who had established the lumber 
business of J. B. Fluke & Sons, Mr. Fluke, in 1917, in association with his 
brother R. E. Fluke, shared in the new business changes under the name Fluke 
Company, Incorporated, with Robert E. Fluke as president, and Hubert W. 
Fluke as secretary and treasurer.  Mr. Fluke is a member and director of the 
Liberty Building and Loan Association.  During the World War, Mr. Fluke 
served eighteen months in the United States Army Transport Department, and 
went overseas as a member of the 3d Detachment with headquarters at Camp 
Hill.  He is a member of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Altoona Boosters' 
Association, Lions Club, Blairmont Country Club, Spruce Creek Rod and Gun 
Club.  He is member of the Trinity Reformed Church.
  Hubert Washington Fluke married, October 29, 1922, at Altoona, Dorothy 
Fraker, daughter of J. M. and Sarah Fraker, and they are the parents of 
Andrea Jane and Joan Eleanor Fluke.  Mrs. Fluke is a member of the Methodist 
Church.